Monday Rant — Restaurants Not Caring About Their Customers
April 8, 2024
I went to a local diner and ordered an omelette and a blueberry muffin. The omelette was fine but the muffin tasted aweful. Something was definitely off with the muffin. Since i was running late, I did not bring it up with the waiter. When I went to pay the bill, the manager asked me […]
Laser Wolf — Best Mediterranean Food in Williamsburg
April 8, 2024
I needed a special place for dinner with the family so we decided to go to Laser Wolf in Williamsburg. The major challenge is getting a reservation. You have to call exactly 21 days in advance at 10:00 am and pray there is no lag on your internet connection. We passed our major challenge by […]
The Top Bagel Shops on Long Island: A Carb-Lover’s Guide
April 5, 2024
Long Island is a haven for bagel aficionados. Some would argue that we have the best bagels in the world. Countless shops battle for the title of “Island’s Best.” I’ve embarked on a delicious journey to sample the top contenders and bring you the ultimate guide to Long Island’s best bagel shops. Here are my […]
Cheesecake Factory — Delicious Meal from Largest Menu
April 4, 2024
We headed over to the Cheesecake Factory on Saturday. Our wait time was roughly 15 minutes which is not bad considering how crowded the restaurant was. The first thing that hit us was the size of the menu. It took me more than 15 minutes to read through the all options and decide what to […]
Why Don’t Restaurants Tell You The Prices of Their Specials
April 3, 2024
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Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants
April 3, 2024
I was out with my wife at dinner at the Tap Room (which you may remember I thought was one of the worst meals I have had in the last decade) and she ordered a glass of chardonnay. It looked like they gave her a really small pour and when asked about it, they said […]
Local Grubber Weekly Highlights for the Week of March 25th
March 29, 2024
We are starting a new weekly summary of the Local Grubber’s Highlights. In case you missed something, we will be linking to our favorite blogs of the week. Welcome all comments and suggestions Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants I was out with my wife at dinner at the Tap Room (which you […]
Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants
March 28, 2024
I was out with my wife at dinner at the Tap Room (which you may remember I thought was one of the worst meals I have had in the last decade) and she ordered a glass of chardonnay. It looked like they gave her a really small pour and when asked about it, they said […]
Will Restaurants Lower Their Credit Card Fees In Light of Visa and Mastercard Settlement
March 26, 2024
I just saw this article in which Visa and Mastercard agreed to pay $30 billion in settlement of an antitrust claim as well as agreeing to lower the fees that they charge their merchants. What this means is that restaurants will pay a lower fee every time you use your credit card to pay a […]
Hot Dogs from Five Guys — A Credible Option
March 26, 2024
Its Friday so time for another hot dog. We headed over to Five Guys in New Hyde Park to try out their hot dog options. Tempted to order burger and fries but since it is Friday that option appeared to be out. We decided to go with the Kosher style one as opposed to the […]